Rene U. Jimenez

**** ***** **** ****** *********, WI 53224

414-***-**** acxtph@r.postjobfree.com

http://www.linkedin.com/in/Rene-Jimenez-MBA

Senior Operations Executive

Possesses an MBA and extensive experience in engineering, manufacturing, and general management. Adept at optimizing production forecasting, scheduling, and efficiency as well as maintaining open communication between customer service, engineering, manufacturing, and maintenance departments. Known as a resourceful problem solver and hands-on leader who thrives on challenge. Adapts quickly to changing priorities and makes sound decisions in high-pressure, deadline-driven environments. Familiar with thermal, Teflon, powder, and laser coating technologies. Business competencies include:

Plant/Project Management International Business/Sales Budgeting Expense Reduction Inventory Control

Procurement/Purchasing Contract Negotiation/Administration Supplier/Vendor/Partner/Customer Relations

Regulatory Compliance Safety Quality Lean Manufacturing Process Improvement Staff Training/Coaching

Career Track

LIPHATECH, INC., Milwaukee, WI

Director of Operations and Export 2012 to 2016

Oversaw plant operations involving 50 employees and an international sales budget of $4M. Administered an annual capital investment budget of $700K. Collaborated with customers and packaging, product development, manufacturing, marketing, and sales to coordinate new product launch and promotion. Served as a liaison between French, Spanish, and Brazilian-Portuguese speaking customers to facilitate a wide range of projects. Enforced compliance with domestic and international regulations while meeting inventory, logistics, procurement, and production requirements. Championed automation, construction, and manufacturing initiatives. Reported manufacturing and international sales performance to upper management on a quarterly basis.

Established and developed the entire engineering department, including recruiting employees, managing projects, and providing support. Enabled team members to maximize their knowledge, safety, and potential by creating a new training program.

Designed, tested, and implemented a new manufacturing process for a breakthrough pest control product that generated sales revenue of $650K in year one; achieved ROI on the $1M project in less than two years and played a key role in propelling sales to ~$10M within five years.

Led a team of engineers, maintenance staff, contractors, and software writers to modify the pest control product line to process dry active ingredients as well as liquids.

Saved $300K annually, reduced lead times, enabled full control of supply, and boosted profitability by justifying implementation of injection molding to fulfill high packaging demand.

Augmented manufacturing capacity 50% through Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement projects.

Led negotiations, construction plans, and budgeting approval for a plant/warehouse expansion, including working with property owners, contractors, state/local authorities, and upper management to ensure the new addition was compliant and within budget.

Accelerated processing time, reduced man-hour requirements, negated the need for a third shift, and retained a key customer by eliminating bottlenecks and doubling capacity in an extruder production line.

Revitalized international business propelling revenue from $2.5M to $4M by helping eliminate language barriers, fostering a culture of ‘yes,’ and launching new products in various countries.

Worked with customers in Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, Guatemala, Panama, Ecuador, Argentina, and Chile to ensure they received their product shipments with zero issues.

Regularly solicited and evaluated customer feedback on current products and services to identify opportunities for future development and improvement of customer-supplier relationships.

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Rene U. Jimenez

8252 North 97th Street Milwaukee, WI 53224

414-***-**** acxtph@r.postjobfree.com

http://www.linkedin.com/in/Rene-Jimenez-MBA

Career Track

LIPHATECH, INC., Milwaukee, WI

Manager of Operations 2005 to 2012

Monitored a plant with 45 employees manufacturing 250+ products. Controlled a $6M budget. Held responsibility for meeting all targets related to environmental quality, safety, procurement, and production. Planned and led capital improvement projects ranging from $1.5K to $1M. Spearheaded development, training, and enforcement for all safety programs as company safety officer. Ensured OSHA and DNR compliance.

Improved daily/weekly/monthly inventory accuracy and production planning efficiency via MRP implementation.

Cut energy consumption 30% by executing a special energy efficiency project.

Increased production efficiency, employee morale, and team productivity, while developing an overall culture of empowerment, through the launch of various Lean Manufacturing programs.

Boosted machinery efficiency by coordinating workflow across multidisciplinary departments and pioneering entirely new methods.

Lowered the accident rate from 10% to 0% and sustained zero lost-time incidents for 2,100+ consecutive days.

STORK CELLRAMIC, INC., Milwaukee, WI

Plant Manager, Engineering Manager, IT Manager, Engineering Technician Prior to 2005

Controlled a manufacturing, maintenance, and engineering budget of ~$1M. Supervised 22 full-time personnel on three shifts, including managers, engineers, and production and maintenance staff. Prepared daily production schedules and coordinated all departments to ensure on-time deliveries. Maintained accountability for inventory, capital projects, and environmental and safety compliance, including training. Administered the information and security network along with the MRP system.

Cut manufacturing costs by ~$100K/year, increased production capability, elevated product quality, and improved customer satisfaction by designing, implementing, and refining the laser engraving process.

Halved manufacturing costs by establishing a new high velocity oxygen fuel process that minimized equipment wear, tear, and downtime.

Introduced the 5S program, which resulted in a cleaner, safer, more cost-effective plant.

Previously, as a Laboratory Technician at Infrared Components Corporation, created electronics testing procedures to support US government R&D of an infrared camera and infrared laser guiding system.

Education

Master of Business Administration in General Management & Lean Manufacturing

Concordia University

Bachelor of Science in Electronics & Optical Engineering (Applied Math & Physics)

State University of New York

Associate of Science in Aviation Electronics

College of Aeronautics

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